RLS - 5 Geared CAM Limit Switches
2 Page Title www.powerjacks.com Power Jacks is the largest and most experienced manufacturer of actuators and mechanical jacks in the UK. Our products are used in a wide spectrum of industries for lifting, positioning and materials handling appli- cations. All of which require a level of motion control. Power Jacks RLS-5 series geared CAM Limit Switches extends the current range of rotary limit switches and our ability to solve the most demanding motion control applications with the right solution. RLS-5 limit switch features include:- Usable revolutions from 4. to 6,000 2 to 8 position limit switch units Enclosure IP66 as standard Mounting options for 85, 84 and foot mounted Available in three voltages 250V AC, 24V DC & 80V DC Modular design to allow a variery of options Illustrated Examples with potentiometer with pulse generator & 85 flange mount Analogue feedback systems, e.g. potentiometers, can easily be fitted. The same applies to the pulse generator used as motion indicator for actuator systems. RLS-5 with 8 Limit Switches & foot mounting gear part with motorised adjustment with absolute encoder The switching points for all contacts can be changed commonly by block adjustment - An electric adjusting motor can be retrofitted For safety disengagements positive opening switching contacts are used; for position control combined with integral absolute or incremental encoders to offer highest safety and finest resolution.
www.powerjacks.com RLS-5 Performance 3 Gear size 2 3 4 5 6 Usable rev s. selected Usable rev s. theoretical with 5 cam disc s Gear ratio (i) Input/output stage No of interm. stages (i) rev. o f the drive shaft - corresp. to an ang. motion of cam disc = Change - over contact reset rev. at driving shaft max drive speed (R PM ) min drive shaft speed ( only for change - over contact) 4. 4. 6 4.285 - x 4.2 85 84 0. 00 74 0 00 0, 67 6.5 6. 88 7.083.653 x 4.285 50.8 0.08 2 00..23.56 2.698 x 4.285 3.4 0.093 5 00.8 7.5 7.84 8.36-2 x 4.285 9.6 0.0306 8 00 2.9 29.0 29.5 30.35.653 2x 4.285.86 0.0505 8 00 4.7 48 48.3 49.538 2.698 2x 4.285 7. 27 0.0825 8 00 7.7 75 76.45 78.678-3 x 4.285 4. 57 0.3 8 00 2.2 25 26.39 3 0.054.653 3x 4.285 2. 77 0,266 8 00 20.2 205 206.26 2 2.272 2.698 3x 4.285. 69 0.3536 8 00 33 323 327.6 33 7.35-4 x 4.285. 06 0.566 8 00 52 540 54.5 55 7.284.653 4x 4.285 0. 65 0.9284 8 00 87 880 883.8 909.59 2.698 4x 4.285 0.4.55 8 00 4 3 84 403.7 4 44. 62-5 x 4.285 0. 25 2.406 8 00 224 22 88 2320.2 23 87. 96.653 5x 4.285 0. 5 3.978 8 00 37 37 35 3787. 38 97. 58 2.698 5x 4.285 0. 09 6.493 8 00 606 59 00 60 4. 77 690.204-6x 4.285 0. 06 0.33 8 00 ) 98 00 9942.2 0 232.407.653 6x 4.285 0. 04 7.047 8 00 ) 6 000 6 227.6 670. 7 2.698 6x 4.285 0. 02 27.824 8 00 ) Caution! Due to the slow actuation speed of the switching contacts caused by the high gear reductions, the change-over behaviour of the contacts is affected negatively. From gear size 6 it is therefore recommended to use only the normally - closed contacts of the switches. 8efore using analog feedback systems (eg. potentiometer) please consult our technical department.
4 Switiching Contacts www.powerjacks.com The contacts can either be connected through screw terminals for a cable cross section of 0.75mm2 to.5mm2 or through flat plugs 6.3 x 0.8mm or through a printed card with cage tension spring terminals for a cross section of 0.4 to 2.5mm2. For contacts with flat - plug connection, insulated flat - plug receptables must be used at voltages above 25V AC and 60V DC. Contact Designation Contact type Contact material Switch actuation Type of contact connection Positive opening to V DE 066 0 part 200 from 7.92 E N6 094 7T 5- Switch Rating AC 2 4V DC 8 0V DC Amps Volts Amps Volts Mec. life in millions of switching operations 92 Change -over switch Silver Snap action Screw terminal Yes 6 2.50 6 2 0 97 2) Change -over switch Gold Snap action Screw terminal Yes 6 2.50 6 2 0 9 9L Change -over switch Silver Snap action Printed C ard Yes 6 2 50 3 2 0 99P Change -ove r switch Silver Snap action Flat plug 6.3 Yes 3 2 50 3 2 0 96 Normally closed cotact Silver Push action Screw terminal Yes 6 2.50 6 2 0 ) D C switching capacity with T =0 ms (pure resistive load) DC switching capacity with inductive load on request 2) Contact 97 for SPC applications (gold contacts) Change Over Switch (2,22,...)(4,24,...) (2,22,...) Normally Closed Contact 92 97 99L 99P 2 4 2 (,2,...) (,2,...) 96
www.powerjacks.com Dimensions 5 Plastic module housing IP66 Construction 84 Blanking Plug Features: Housing made of glass fibre reinforced polycarbonate with IP66 degree of protection Modular design enables optimal space utilisation also for special types. Overall length can be extended as required with 25mm wide intermediate pieces. (For foot and 85 Flange mounting consult Power Jacks) 2 Contacts a 4 Contacts b 6 Contacts c 8 Contacts d L ( mm) No of intermediate pieces L ( mm) No of intermediate pieces L ( mm) No of intermediate pieces L ( mm) No of intermediate pieces 4,NM 6,5NM NM 7,5 8M 298M 488M 758M 258M 2058M 3238M 5408M 8808M 3848M 22888M 37358M 59008M 98008M 60008M 32 0 32 0 57 57 2 32 0 32 0 57 82 2 3 32 0 32 0 57 82 2 4 32 0 57 82 2 207 3 5 32 0 57 82 2 207 3 6 57 57 82 2 207 3 More than 8 contacts on request Dimensions withmore than 8 contacts and with special executions, eg. potentiometer, on request. For any further intermediate piece add 25mm to L.
6 RLS-5 Features and Options www.powerjacks.com Features The RLS-5 geared cam limit switches are universal mechanical switching devices that have been de- signed for use in conjunction with cam discs based on a specific angle of rotation for indication of a large number of shaft revolutions. These cam discs serve to operate mechanical contacts. Design features include:- Low friction planetary gearing with irreversible, self-locking worm adjustment of the cam discs. Fixed cam adjustment in the housing. The adjusting worms of the cam discs are arranged so that they can be accessed from the same direction as the contact connections for optimal accessibility in confined conditions. Adjustment is possible during operation. The simplicity and accuracy of the cam adjustment is unsurpassed. Block adjustment of all switching contacts jointly is made possible by a single adjusting worm (black) without the switching points of the individual switching contacts being altered with respect to each other. Large cam disc diameter for good adjustability and high switchng point repeat accuracy. Reinforced polycarbonate housing as standard with IP66 protection and a wide operating temperature range. Modular design allows adaptation to suit individual requirements via intermediate pieces. Options Position indicating plate for block adjustment. Potentiometer feedback drives (2 available) to suit single and multi-turn potentiometers Pulse transmitter with 50 pulses per revolution. Anti-condensation heater to prevent condensation and excessively low temperatures in the switches. Motor driven contact block adjuster. Mounting for encoders (incremental or absolute). Extended drive shaft for feedback devices. Aluminium housing for harsh environments and the fitment of large and heavy encoders, IP65 enclosure. Cam discs with a 40 cam angle can be provided at no extra cost. Other angles can be manufactured at extra cost on request. Stage technology tested unit can be provided to V8G 70 with test certificates.
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Lifting & Positioning Solutions Power Jacks are specialist industrial engineers providing design, manufacturing and services of quality industrial lifting, positioning and load monitoring equipment. Our products are supplied globally across many sectors including Industrial Automation, Energy, Transport, Defence and Civil. Power Jacks Ltd Balmacassie Commercial Park Ellon, AB4 8BX Scotland (UK) Tel: +44 (0)358 28500 www.powerjacks.com sales@powerjacks.com RLS5-E-EN-0 All information in this document is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved by Power Jacks Limited. May not be copied in whole or in part. Power Jacks Limited 207, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.